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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161,989.70, 242,984.55 and 56,770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161,989.70, 242,984.55 and 56,770.70 is: 85,156.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161,989.70 : 242,984.55 = 56,770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161,989.70/242,984.55 = 56,770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161,989.70x = 242,984.55 × 56,770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161,989.70x = 13,794,402,992.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,794,402,992.69/161,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85,156.05

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